For our TAL-KW Fall 2026 lecture series, we’ve lined up expert guest speakers who will take us on a look back at the transformative social, political, and culture movements of the 1960s – and their lasting impact today. We hope you can join us for these enlightening lectures!
Learn more about the topics and presenters for this 8-week lecture series here.
Series tickets are now on sale!
The 1960’s was a tumultuous decade, marked by significant political events, cultural movements, and social transformations. How has that era affected our world today? Join us for the “Eras of Turmoil: 1960s and Now” lecture series, being presented in-person only, starting Tuesday October 13, 2026.
When and where are the lectures?
Lectures will begin on Tuesday, October 13 (1:30 – 3:00 pm ET) and continue on each subsequent Tuesday, up to and including Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
The lectures will be presented in-person only, at RIM Park, 2001 University Avenue East, Waterloo, Ontario. (A virtual “watch from home” option is not available for this series, and we do not record our lectures for later viewing.)
Everyone is welcome!
Series Tickets: (for entire 8-lecture series)
Early Bird Price $50 per person – only available until October 5
Regular Price $60 per person
Individual Lecture Tickets:
$10 per lecture, per person
All prices above include HST.
Our Fall 2026 lecture series will be presented in-person only at RIM Park in Waterloo. You can purchase your “In-Person” series ticket from the Centre in the Square box office. Each “In-Person” series ticket grants admission for one person to all eight of the live presentations at RIM Park.
Tip: Remember to bring your series ticket to RIM Park each week for admission to the lecture room. (Don’t worry if you forget your ticket …. just check in with one of our friendly volunteers.)
There are 3 ways to purchase your Fall 2026 series ticket from Centre in the Square:
Notes:
a) You will require a credit card for the on-line and phone options. Cheques can be used in person at the box office.
b) If you choose the “Pick Up” delivery option when purchasing your ticket on-line or by phone, please note that you can only pick up a purchased ticket at the Centre in the Square box office in Kitchener, not at RIM Park.
c) If you purchase your ticket on-line or by phone, you will receive a ticket purchase confirmation email from Centre in the Square. If you do not receive that email, please call Centre in the Square (519-578-1570) to ensure they have your correct email address.
In the event of any ticketing problems, please call the Centre in the Square box office (519-578-1570 or 1-800-265-8977) or email boxoffice@centreinthesquare.com.
Can’t attend all the lectures in the Fall 2026 series? Tickets to individual lectures will be available at RIM Park in Waterloo for $10 per lecture, per person (HST included). Cash or cheque only.
To purchase an individual lecture ticket, please come to the Registrar table outside the lecture hall at RIM Park, just prior to any lecture you’d like to attend. (The Registrar table opens at about 1:00 pm on lecture days.)
Please note that individual lecture tickets are subject to seating availability.
We look forward to seeing you at RIM Park for our Fall 2026 lecture series "Eras of Turmoil: 1960s and Now".
If you have any general questions about TAL-KW or the Fall 2026 lectures, please visit the Contact Us tab. That’s also where you can ask to join the TAL-KW email contact list!
Email registrar@tal-kw.ca for questions about ticketing for the Fall 2026 lectures.
Some frequently asked questions and answers can also be found at Common Questions.